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Errol Morris Is as Scared as You Are

Jacob Sugarman / Truthdig Nov 15, 2019 The legendary documentarian opens up about his new film, "American Dharma," his fear of Steve Bannon and what makes compelling propaganda. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

He Drew His School’s Mascot—and ICE Labeled Him a Gang Member

Hannah Dreier / ProPublica Dec 27, 2018 High schools have embraced the White House's crackdown on MS-13 and destroyed the dreams of immigrant children like Alex Ulloa. Dig deeper ( 40 Min. Read )

Yance Ford Is the First Transgender Director Nominated for an Oscar

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Jan 25, 2018 The filmmaker [pictured] won the nomination for "Strong Island," the tragic tale of the shooting death of his older brother. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Strong Island’ Recounts Slaying of Director’s Unarmed Brother

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Sep 15, 2017 The new film provides a personal perspective on the wider issue of racism in the U.S. criminal justice system. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Facing Hurricane Irene, NYC Officials Order Evacuations

Staff / Truthdig Aug 26, 2011 With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, New York City and state officials have ordered a mandatory evacuation of 250,000 people in flood-susceptible communities and announced plans to shut down much of the coastal region's transit system, including subways, by noon Saturday. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Rep. Peter King Slams Media’s MJ Mania, Intensifies Mania in So Doing

Staff / Truthdig Jul 7, 2009 Any salient points that hard-boiled Long Island Congressman Peter King made about the media's Michael Jackson fixation were, for one, overshadowed by his descriptions of Jackson as a "low-life" and a "pedophile," and also apparently lost on certain mainstream media outlets. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Merry Wal-Mart, America: Part II

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Dec 2, 2008 Two weeks ago I wrote that this was going to be a Wal-Mart Christmas. I could not have anticipated the most macabre manifestation of the syndrome: the death of a Wal-Mart worker who was trampled by a mob of early shoppers Friday on Long Island. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )